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Status Intact
Registry Number 21478
VIN D7FH152006
Year 1957
Body Style Convertible
Trim Level Name
Codes 40 - EE - XA - 26L - 320125P
Engine 312 V-8 - 1/4V
Assembly Plant Dearborn
Interest
Special Edition Number
Longevity/Location 60+ Years -- Original Owner
Name Ted Bozzetti
Finder Glen Hockenjos
Comments This 1957 Thunderbird was documented in Early Bird Magazine (November-December 1985) by the original owners, Ted and Mary Ann Bozzetti of Bradenton, Florida. Ted said that he bought it on December 4, 1956 when it had 2 miles on the odometer. It moved with the family from its original home in Ohio to Texas, Florida, New York, and back to Florida. As of November, 1985 it had 130,000 miles on the odometer. UPDATE Update: This car's sales receipt is documented in the Jan-Feb 2014 edition of early Bird magazine on page #23. It shows a sales price of $3805.92 which includes many upgrades to the car. The selling dealership was Beasley-Grove Co. in Columbus, Ohio. UPDATE August 2017, Ted Bozzetti contacted the Registry. He supplied pictures, and states the car has been completely restored. He is the original owner. status changed to Intact, pictures added. UPDATE July 2020, it now appears on the back cover of the July-August 2020 edition of Early Bird Magazine. Its story appears in the center fold to include pages 26-29. It is still owned by the Bozettis.
Entry Date 11/19/2004
Last Update 7/3/2020